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perspectives have to be oriented so that the government is not put in a bad
light”.
Public media will also not talk about problems with the economy – they only
focus on positive economic issues. On the other hand, certain media houses only
focus on anti-government stories and cover stories on how badly the economy
performs.

Scores:
Individual scores:
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Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

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3.3
2017 = 2.7

2.10 Private broadcasters deliver a minimum of quality
public interest programmes
Radio stations discuss many issues affecting people and cover issues of public
interest. The IBA also has a series of guidelines that require broadcast licence
applicants to produce a certain minimum amount of local content.

Scores:
Individual scores:
1

Country does not meet indicator

2

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Country meets most aspects of indicator

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Country meets all aspects of the indicator

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3.9
2017 = 4.3

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